9 Months " 960 Hours The objective of the Legal Office Assistant program is to train you for employment in a secretarial capacity in a law firm or government agency. Your legal studies will include transcription, preparation of legal documents, office procedures, terminology, and business law. In addition, you will learn popular word processing programs typically used in a legal environment. Taking advantage of a legal internship with a local organization provides you with invaluable experience and will assist you in securing employment.